Williamsetter, Shetland Islands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Williamsetter, Shetland Islands.
Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: Shetland Islands
- Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
- LSOA: North and East Isles - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Williamsetter.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Williamsetter.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Williamsetter based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
53 planning applications found near Williamsetter.
- - Hymhus Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JF
Install air source heat pump and carry out internal works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Hymhus Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JF
Install air source heat pump; replacement windows; restore outbuilding; carry out external works
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Bigton Public Hall Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JA
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Conditions 4 (Materials) and 5 (Waste disposal)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Williamsetter Bigton
Erection of building to be used as commercial gym, formation of vehicular access and creation of hardstanding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2023-12-04
View full details - - Shed At Williamsetter Ellister Bigton Shetland
Retrospective temporary change of use of agricultural shed to gym
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - Plot Williamsetter Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JF
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 3 (Biodiversity) of Application Ref 2023/012/PPF
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2023-11-07
View full details - - Plot Williamsetter Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JF
To site static residential chalet and install associated drainage infrastructure (retrospect application)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2023-01-18
View full details - - Hymhus Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JA
Proposed installation of Polycrub within church grounds alongside the laying of a gravel surface, installation of raised beds and erection of 1.2m high timber fencing to form storage area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2022-11-22
View full details - - Bigton Public Hall Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JA
Proposed replacement roof / extension, replacement roof coverings, installation of PV panels & internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2022-09-01
View full details - - Static Caravan Williamsetter Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JF
To temporary site static caravan
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2022-04-04
View full details - - Burn 130M SW Of Bigton Hall, Bigton
Installation of a pipebridge to carry a new water main over a watercourse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2021-02-11
View full details - - Land 100M North Of Williamsetter, Cannygates, Bigton
Installation of a pipebridge to carry a new water main over a watercourse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2021-02-11
View full details - - Land 100m north west of Magnolia, Williamsetter
Installation of a pipebridge to carry a new water main over a watercourse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2021-02-11
View full details - - New House Bigton Shetland
Proposed Change of use of land and erect dwellinghouse with attached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2019-01-23
View full details - - Stiva Ireland Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JA
To demolish exisiting rear extension and front porch and extend to provide additional living space, bedrooms and decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2018-04-10
View full details - - East Of Hayhoull Place Bigton ZE2 9GA
Proposed Change of Use of land and proposed erection of a dwelling house (Planning Permission in Principle)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2017-08-17
View full details - - Magnolia Ellister Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JF
Prior Notification of Permitted DevelopmentClass 67(3)(a)(i) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992 as amended by the Town and Country Planning (General
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2016-04-25
View full details - - Mews Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JA
To erect dwellinghouse and create new access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2012-09-17
View full details - - Burnside Williamsetter Bigton ZE2 9JF
Installation of an Evance R9000 5kW wind turbine on a 12m tubular tower.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2012-05-26
View full details - - Hejira Bigton ZE2 9JA
Erect dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2010-03-17
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A brief summary of Williamsetter in Shetland Islands
Williamsetter is a settlement located in Shetland Islands, Scotland.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Williamsetter a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Williamsetter planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Williamsetter
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Williamsetter. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Williamsetter may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Williamsetter were full planning applications (7), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 70% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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